{"product_id":"exceptional-antique-bronze-indian-goddess-figure-trade","title":"Exceptional Antique Bronze Indian Goddess Figure (Trade)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional devotional casting capturing fluid theatrical movement, precision-detailed wrist bangles, and a magnificent oil-rubbed bronze patina with subtle verdigris hints.  This extraordinary antique figurine stands as a definitive tribute to the fluid beauty of traditional Indian devotional bronze sculpture. Hand-cast utilizing the historic lost-wax process, the piece depicts a celestial follower, a temple attendant, or an incarnation of the divine goddess Meenakshi captured mid-ritual presentation. The sculpture features a masterfully modeled Tribhanga posture—the traditional tri-axial \"S-curve\" configuration where the head, torso, and hips shift in counter-balanced directions, imbuing the solid metal with an incredible sense of weightlessness and lyrical grace. Her right arm curves gracefully upward with fingers pinched in a detailed theatrical mudra, while her left arm extends down and away from the hip in a mirrored, stylized gesture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe casting is wonderfully expressive, decorated with a finely detailed, multi-strand collar necklace and sets of stacked ritual bangles accentuating her wrists. Her facial features project an old-world meditative calm, displaying stylized almond eyes, an integrated brow, and a subtle, knowing smile beneath a cleanly swept-back hairstyle. The entire figure stands permanently affixed to an elaborate, dual-tiered integrated pedestal composed of a small circular platform resting upon a wider, low-profile stepped base with an etched beaded border along the bottom rim. Over generations of environmental exposure and devotional handling, the heavy brass alloy has aged into a deep, multi-toned oil-rubbed bronze patina with beautiful olive under-tones and soft traces of natural green verdigris tucked neatly into the collarbone and joints. It functions as an incredibly high-signal conversational sculpture, bringing instant global history to an entry console, an editorial library shelf, or a minimalist fireplace mantel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Era: Antique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Dimensions: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e7\" W x 4\" D x 10\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e*Material: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic Hand-Cast Solid Bronze \/ Heavy Brass Alloy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Finish: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDeep Oil-Rubbed Bronze, Sun-Warmed Olive-Gold, and Earthy Charcoal Under-tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Utility: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHigh-end decorative accent sculpture, perfectly proportioned for high-visibility bookshelf vignettes, mantel displays, or tailored sideboard staging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Origin: India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Condition: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eExcellent antique condition. The solid casting is remarkably heavy, structurally stable, and sits completely flush on its integrated stepped base. The metal surface purposefully displays rich natural oxidation, smooth age-appropriate highlights, and minor pitting native to ancient sand mold releases that verify its authentic collector provenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e**Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50091737055469,"sku":"IMG_4981","price":1265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/5256\/files\/IMG_4981_36614870-d59a-4af6-8bd9-9a179ce22717.jpg?v=1781032125","url":"https:\/\/de-cor.com\/products\/exceptional-antique-bronze-indian-goddess-figure-trade","provider":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","version":"1.0","type":"link"}